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Were Boro right to draw a line under Gaston deal? We have our say HERE.

Gaston will be in action at the Copa America, as will Cristhian Stuani. HERE’S how you can watch it.

And HERE’S a piece looking at how Boro can learn from the way last year’s side approached the transfer window.

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16:28Dominic Shaw

'Boro are one of the biggest clubs I've been to'

Which is quite something coming from a man who has played for Barcelona.

More from Damia Abella now, who reflects on his somewhat frustrating time at the club.

“My first thoughts (after joining) were that it was a big club in terms of the facilities and everything that surrounds the place,” Abella told the club’s website.

“I was convinced to join because it was a great project to be involved in and in the end we achieved it. It was a dream for everybody winning promotion.

“I knew it was a big and lovely club. I really felt like I had landed on my feet joining Boro. I got into the team and it was a shame that I wasn’t able to keep going - but it was just how things worked out.

“The atmosphere was perfect in the dressing room in terms of the ambition, belief and trust within each other.

“We all believed in reaching the goal of promotion, as well as the fact that everyone was so friendly.”

Coming next, we have the views of our Boro writers on whether it is a good decision or not,

12:55Jonathon Taylor

He learnt that in Teesside...

In that game, former Boro loan man Adam Hammill scored a smashing solo goal. He learnt that on the pitches at Rockliffe.

Hammill spent the end of the 2011/12 season on loan at Boro from Wolves - but it was pretty frustrating for all of us.

It’s safe to say his spell at Barnsley this season has been slightly more productive, and he told the Yorkshire Post that he is keen to sit down with the Tykes and agree a new deal.

“I will be sitting down and talking to Barnsley first. There’s a bond from the first time I was here and I get on very good with the fans.

“It’s a club close to my heart and Liverpool and Barnsley are my two teams. Ideally, the perfect scenario is signing here next season.

“But it is a family decision and I have to sit down with my people and speak to the owner of the club and see what is right for the club.

Adam Hammill in action for Boro

“Most definitely, it is one I will make knowing I am a strong person and I will make the right decision and have no regrets about it.

“Ideally, I would love to play at Barnsley next year. But everything has got to fit.”

12:46Jonathon Taylor

A double winner at Wembley

A quick mention of Boro youngster Harry Chapman, who tasted success at Wembley for a second time on Saturday.

The on-loan Barnsley winger lifted the JPT with the Tykes earlier this year, and Chapman was part of the Barnsley squad who clinched promotion to the Championship after a play-off final win over Millwall.

Chapman now returns to Boro, and is one of a number of youngsters likely to be given a first-team audition in pre-season.

12:41Jonathon Taylor

Viktor Fischer spoke to Christian Eriksen about Boro move

A nice bit from yesterday, if you missed it, and Tottenham star Christian Eriksen spoke to close friend Viktor Fischer about his move to Boro.

Stuani helps Uruguay to weekend win

Boro’s Cristhian Stuani got 45 minutes for Uruguay at the weekend, coming off the bench for the second half.

As did Gaston Ramirez, who made his return to the international fold after a two-year exile.

Here’s the highlights, if you fancy it.

Apologies for the commentary, though you do get a classic South American-style ‘GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL’.

11:04Dominic Shaw

Big Nige back in the game: 'The perfect appointment'

Nigel Pearson

From a former boss (and skipper) to a former skipper - Big Nige is back.

Derby.

The perfect appointment, according to chairman Mel Morris.

“We believe Nigel is the perfect appointment and will build on the solid progress we have made in recent seasons but more importantly, will enable us to achieve our long-term objective of Premier League football.

“It is also great to have Chris Powell back at the football club as our assistant manager. Chris is a top quality coach and gave us excellent service as a player. He will join Kevin Phillips and Pascal Zuberbuhler in the first-team coaching set-up.”

Ah, go on then.

10:50Dominic Shaw

Mogga looks set to stay at Coventry

Mowbray was a target for Rotherham United, according to reports, but Alan Stubbs is now clear favourite to take charge at the New York Stadium.

Hibs last night confirmed they had given permission to Stubbs to speak to Rotherham - just nine days after he guided the side to Scottish Cup success.

The club’s chief executive Leeann Dempster said:

“Throughout, we have made it plain to Alan that we want him to remain as head coach of Hibernian and build on what has been achieved. Despite that, Alan has expressed an interest in hearing what Rotherham have to say.

“I believe that our best chance to keep Alan focused and positive about his job at Hibernian is to allow a brief window within which Alan can speak to Rotherham. Reluctantly therefore, we have agreed to allow that to happen and we will take stock after that.

“While we have agreed to the request, we hope that Alan will see a brighter future at Hibernian with the continued full support of the board.”

Hibernian manager Alan Stubbs

Stubbs is “one of three favourites” according to Rotherham chairman Tony Stewart, who had reportedly moved on to targeting Stubbs and Mogga after initial interviews with four potential candidates, thought to include former Boro boss Stevey Mac.

The Sky Blues, though, insist there has been no contact with chief executive Chris Anderson telling the Coventry Telegraph: “No approach has been made by anyone for the services of our manager.”

Coventry boss Tony Mowbray

10:41Dominic Shaw

Racking up the miles

And while we’re on with grounds to visit, Jono has had his calculator out this morning and worked out how many miles Boro fans will notch on their travels next season.